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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1587-1599
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Rayon, n. [e.m.E. rayon (Spenser), F. rayon (1539).] A ray of light or sunbeam. Only in Hume. — 1587-99 Hume 27/53.
The subtile mottie rayons light, At rifts thay are in wonne 1587-99 Ib. 29/129.
The rayons dures descending downe, All kindlis in a gleid 1587-99 Ib. 31/177.
The rayons of the sunne we see Diminish in their strength
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